Guitar Theory For Dummies with Online Practice

Desi Serna is a music instructor, author, and podcaster hailed as a "music theory expert" by Rolling Stone magazine. He is the author of several guitar instructional videos and books, including Guitar Rhythm & Technique For Dummies. Known for his hands-on approach to music theory and his emphasis on popular music, Desi offers video instruction for beginner through advanced players at his GuitarMusicTheory.com website.

Make your guitar sing with insight on music theory brings your instrument to life
 
There's a universe of incredible music living in your guitar. You just need to discover how to let it out. In Guitar Theory For Dummies, expert guitarist and instructor Desi Serna walks you through the music theory concepts you need to understand to expand your musical horizons. From deciphering the mysteries of the fretboard to adapting chord progressions to a song's key, you'll master techniques that will help you move past simple, three-chord songs to more complex and creative pieces.
 
Build on your existing knowledge of open and barre chords and simple progressions with practical instruction that demystifies scales and chord voicings and shows you how to bring them together to create impressive music. You can also jump over to dummies.com to hear audio samples of the examples featured in the book.
 
You'll also learn:
* How chords, keys, and scales are built and how they interact with one another
* Powerful concepts, like intervals, chord extensions, modes and modal scales, that grant access to a world of musical possibilities
* How popular songs apply elements of guitar theory and how you can apply the same techniques
 
Free yourself from the confines of tab sheets and simple chords and start enjoying all the musical potential of your guitar. Guitar Theory For Dummies is for anyone who wants to unlock the next stage of their musical journey.

Preface xiii
 
1 Introduction to Energy Storage Systems 1
Rajender Kumar Beniwal, Sandeep Dhundhara and Amarjit Kalra
 
1.1 Introduction 2
 
1.1.1 Basic Components of Energy Storage Systems 5
 
1.2 Types of Energy Storage Systems 5
 
1.2.1 Chemical Energy Storage System 6
 
1.2.2 Mechanical Energy Storage System 8
 
1.2.3 Electromagnetic Energy Storage System 11
 
1.2.4 Electrostatic Energy Storage System 12
 
1.2.5 Electrochemical Energy Storage System 14
 
1.2.6 Thermal Energy Storage System 18
 
1.3 Terminology Used in ESS 19
 
1.4 Applications of ESS 21
 
1.5 Comparative Analysis of Cost and Technical Parameters of ESSs 23
 
1.6 Analysis of Energy Storage Techniques 23
 
1.7 Conclusion 28
 
References 28
 
2 Storage Technology Perspective in Modern Power System 33
Reinaldo Padilha França, Ana Carolina Borges Monteiro, Rangel Arthur and Yuzo Iano
 
2.1 Introduction 34
 
2.2 Significance of Storage Technologies in Renewable Integration 35
 
2.3 Overview of Current Developments in Electrical Energy Storage Technologies 38
 
2.4 Commercial Aspects of Energy Storage Technologies 40
 
2.5 Reducing the Costs of Storage Systems 41
 
2.6 Energy Storage Economics - A View Through Current Scenario 42
 
2.7 Implications for Researchers, Practitioners, and Policymakers 43
 
2.8 Regulatory Considerations - A Need for Reform 44
 
2.9 Discussion 46
 
2.10 Conclusions 47
 
2.11 Trends and Technological Modernizations - A Look Into What the Future Might Bring 49
 
References 50
 
3 Virtual Inertia Provision Through Energy Storage Technologies 59
Shreya Mahajan and Yajvender Pal Verma
 
3.1 Introduction 59
 
3.2 Virtual Inertia-Based Frequency Control 61
 
3.2.1 Concept of Virtual Inertia 61
 
3.2.2 Virtual Inertia Emulation 62
 
3.3 Impact of Low System Inertia on Power System Voltage and Operation & Control Due to Large Share of Renewables 63
 
3.4 Control Methods for Inertia Emulation in RES-Based Power Systems 65
 
3.4.1 Control Methods Without ESS for Frequency Control 66
 
3.4.2 Control Methods with ESS for Frequency Control 67
 
3.4.2.1 Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) 69
 
3.4.2.2 Super Capacitors and Ultra-Capacitors 70
 
3.4.2.3 Flywheel Energy Storage System (FESS) 70
 
3.4.2.4 Hybrid Energy Storage System (HESS) 71
 
3.5 Challenges 73
 
References 73
 
4 Energy Storage Systems for Electric Vehicles 79
M. Nandhini Gayathri
 
4.1 Introduction 79
 
4.2 Energy Storage Systems for Electric Vehicle 82
 
4.3 Types of Electric Vehicles 82
 
4.3.1 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) 85
 
4.3.2 Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) 86
 
4.3.3 Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) 87
 
4.4 Review of Energy Storage Systems for Electric Vehicle Applications 88
 
4.4.1 Key Attributes of Battery Technologies 88
 
4.4.2 Widely Used Battery Technologies 88
 
4.4.3 Alternate Energy Storage Solutions 92
 
4.5 Electric Vehicle Charging Schemes 93
 
4.6 Issues and Challenges of ESSs in EV Applications 94
 
4.7 Recent Advancements in the Storage Technologies of EVs 94
 
4.8 Factors, Challenges and Problems in Sustainable Electric Vehicle 96
 
4.9 Conclusions and Recommendations 97
 
References 97
 
5 Fast-Acting Electrical Energy Storage Systems for Frequency Regulation 10
Mandeep Sharma, Sandeep Dhundhara, Yogendra Arya and Maninder Kaur
 
5.1 Introduction 106